Saturday, November 21, 2015

Minutes of Meeting of November 12, 2015

Minutes of Meeting of November 12, 2015
  1. Call to Order: The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance @ 9:30am. Iles then shared a few good jokes and informed us that today we celebrate birthdays of members born in November. He also reminded us that he needs nominations for Member of the Year. Maureen M. (birthday member) gave some information about herself and informed the group about the choir she is involved in and the fact that they are presenting a program titled Desert Voices. This event will take place at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church on 3rd Street, Dec. 11th@ 7PM and again on Dec. 13th at 2PM. Cost is $18.00 if tickets are purchased in advanced. Contact Maureen.
  2. Host/Hostess:  Barb L.( Susan D. absent): A welcome went out to those members who have been away for a while. Also introduced was a guest, Gloria who shared personal information. Barbara also reminded everyone that Val R. will be taking pictures today of members who are new to the group.
  3. Vice-President:  Larry L.: We have 112 members and 46 members attended today.
  4. Secretary:  Jeanne L.: Minutes of last week were approved and accepted.
  5. Treasurer: Carol A.: Balance in treasury is at $1694.00. Carol will provide update next week.
  6. Coordinators’ Reports:
    1. Refreshments:   Coffee is now $2.00 with free refills and pastries are 1.00 each.
    2. Sunshine:  Nancy P.: (absent).
  7. Historian:  Magda: No new report.
  8. Philanthropy: John Z. and (Mike T. absent): No new report.
  9. Busybody: Gladys: Please inform Gladys if you are leaving for the holidays and if so, how to reach you.
  10. Activities: Rose M.: See agenda. a.) Walt reminded us about gifts for children at Christmas to be brought in the week before the Christmas Party. b.) Sue R. has a signup sheet for the hockey game between ASU and U of A. on Dec. 4th. She needs to know by Sunday, via e-mail if anyone who hasn’t signed up wants to attend. Tickets are $20.00. Contact Sue at lazys41@aol.com. The next game between these two teams will be on Feb. 19th. c.) Rose has information on tours to Las Vegas, Laughlin, Mormon Temple, Dolly Steamboat cruise. Contact Rose M. if interested. d.) JoAnn reminded us that there is a Town Hall Meeting tonight (Thurs.) at the Continental Ranch Community Center. e.) Jim A. reported that 11 people hiked Sanctuary Cove on Wednesday. e.) There  is a Senior Health and Fitness Fair at La Encantada on Fri. Nov. 20 from 10:00AM to 3:00PM.
  11.  Group Concerns/Good of the Group: a.) Iles announced that he needs nominations in writing or e-mail for Most Valuable Member ASAP. This should be someone who has gone above and beyond to help the group. b.) Sandy informed new members that she is the keeper of some medical equipment such as walkers and W/Cs which can be loaned to those in need of these items. c.) Rose would like any members interested in being on the activity committee in 2016 to contact her ASAP as she would like to set up a meeting at Wheeler Abbot Taft Library. Let Rose know what times are convenient for you.
  12. Thought of the Day:  Sandy P.:  Two great thoughts of the day were shared by Sandy today! Iles gave a closing joke.
  13. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 10:15 AM.